I never heard that we were going to have a vent server (It had been suggested a while ago). I am satisfied with the shoutbox and forums for my communications needs here. If a Fringe member would like to set up a vent server to participate in with others, fine, but it shout not be a site responsibility (let alone another site cost).

And the Deep State whispered to Trump “You can’t withstand the storm,” to which Trump whispered back, “I am the storm.”

While I do agree with the idea of a voice-chat server, I don't think Ventrilo is quite good a choice. True, it's been a popular method for years, but I think use of Mumble is a better choice. It's lighter, easier, and open-source, so if it's known how, we could probably implement a plugin for the shoutbox to be used in cooperation with Mumble's chat system. Chaining a server along with the many MMOs we play could work out as well. Hell, if I could replace my ethernet adapter, I could run a server from my old computer.

kefkah wrote: I had thought of doing a vent server about a year ago but the feedback was at the time that maybe one or two people would use it.

At Pax, a notable vent server commpany wanted to work a deal with us. I never got back to him though the guy had some awesome perspectives on mmos and the industry.

I do think it could work. How we'd have a keep for which games we'd support are questionable.

SWG won't last much longer, so that'd die instant. TOR is coming soon, so some could use that. If EQ2 is actually worth the time, we could have a spot for that. Maybe even DCUO (yeah right). We could even have a set of "Other Games" and could note what game is being discussed in that room using the comment system (lolpushingMumble).